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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
2
Amarillo residents weigh a real airport versus a makeshift field with estimates of at least 100000 pounds needed for a proper flying and landing facility. Bonds would be required as popular subscription seems unlikely. Some favor using the city north of Amarillo, while others doubt air authorities and standardization.
A tearful plea from a homeless, jobless mother seeks work to feed her child. She explains she is a trained schoolteacher unable to find employment, notes wage and family hardships, and asks the Amarillo paper for help locating any suitable position.
The Just Kids Safety club is invited to a Friday concert at the Fairgrounds by Memphis Gold Medal band director Paul James. The band will dedicate a number to the club and invite members to stand as it is played during the Amarillo event organized by the Tri-State Fair.
A column shares a housework offer in town with $6 weekly pay and room and board, then shifts to local anecdotes. It recalls Tom Barnes visiting family in Glenwood, a poke salad remedy tale, a moral about a husband returning his wife, and reflections on blondes versus brunettes.
Local want ad from Fred Meyers asks for employment as a truck driver or chauffeur. He is married and currently out of work and can provide references at 1205 A Johnson St.
Readers vent about sticky pavements and airport talk while asking Tack for guidance on locating a safe baby to adopt. A letter from D Ellis and another from hopeful parents seeks advice, names not to be published, and appeals for assistance without revealing personal details.
Special meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Guy V. Henry Jr Camp United Spanish War Veterans at 8 o clock in the American Legion rooms. Important matters require the attention of every member and all eligible women are urged to attend.
The industrial gas franchise petition by Col George Montgomery and New York associates was withdrawn as the matter closed for now. Prairie Oil and Gas officials will meet with the city about lower gas rates this week. West Fourth Street paving in San Jacinto was accepted. Paving contracts awarded on Fifteenth and Monroe streets. An underpass improvement estimate for Davidson and West Fourth streets was requested by the city manager. A 75-signature petition urged action.
The piece notes 20 cent cents on Today cans, France winning the war, and the need to enforce prohibition. It cites John J. Raskob of GM Finance voicing concern for workers and children. Helen Wills defeats a British rival to claim women’s tennis primacy. Sir George Wilkins is created from Mr Wilkins in a royal title moment.
The commission plans large reductions in domestic and industrial rates. It refused Montgomery and Whittington franchises, saying granting a franchise may not serve the majority of citizens and domestic consumers, reflecting its focus on the broader public interest.
Marietta Robinson living at 400 Harrison Street reported missing potted flowers left on her porch by friends. She suspects a thief took the plants during Sunday rain and calls the act the meanest theft against a crippled girl.
Funeral services for Martha Estelle Arterburne nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Arterburne of 1002 Western avenue who died in a local hospital yesterday were to be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon with Rev W Dallas pastor of the West Amarillo Christian church officiating. Burial was to be in Llano cemetery with Blackburn and Boxwell funeral home in charge.
Mr and Mrs Otis Williams and their son have returned to Amarillo after a spell in El Paso. Otis said we are back to stay until we are run out as he greeted friends this morning.
Amarillo Welfare Association reports a May budget shortfall as 210 poor cases await aid. Directors note $555.12 spent in May, with only $1,970 for three months, risking cuts to services as Community Chest funds are exhausted.
John FE Hill president and general manager of Panhandle Lumber Co addressed the Amarillo Real Estate Board luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. He urged civic groups to unite and push for more industries and payrolls in Amarillo and called for a coordinated immigration program. Members adjourned until next Wednesday.
Col. Harve H. Haines vice president and general manager of the Board of City Development will travel to Fort Sumner New Mexico this afternoon for a highway conference to discuss a paved Amarillo to Clovis route and onward to Holbrook linking the southwest. County commissioners courts and city officials from Palmer and Deaf Smith counties will attend.
Three men Speck Barton Red Easom and B Lighthauser faced trial in district court on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property linked to a Wichita Falls auto theft on January 25. The car owned by James Parker was recovered by detective McGough after being stored near a local hotel. A fourth man C A Newell faces later trial.
The poem argues champions win praise for strength and skill but the greatest champion is the kindest person. It contrasts athletic records with a missing entry for moral leadership, noting no birth details or dates for the champion of kindness.
The New York cotton market opened steady with slight declines on liquidation and selling, October slipping to about 20.75 before buying support lifted it to 26.91 in early trading. New Orleans followed with an easier start due to Liverpool losses and better weather, then rallied as interior reports and forecasts suggested bullish conditions.
Puzzle lists definitions for words six letters or less with horizontal indices and parables. Clues include plant source of bitter drug and items like wing part of a seed summon terms such as to become weary rent slash affirm pitcher bread guided work of genius paired frozen dessert hastened long fur scarf marry membranous bag relate aperture heart of an apple conjunction bathe Watia.
Butter and potatoes reported with Chicago creamery extras 42 1 2 to 42 3 4 cents, firsts around 40 to 41 cents. Stock prices opened higher with Allied Chemical and American Express hitting new highs as pools resume large-scale trades across motors and utilities.
The Liverpool cotton market shows quiet spot prices with American grades steady to high and futures closed firmer in July to May contracts. Trade notes 5,000 bales sold. receipts include 6,000 bales with 4,000 American. Poultry in Chicago trade firm with fowl and Leghorn prices listed.
Texas police urge vehicle inspections as part of the Save-A-Life drive. Chief Gaither tells officers to check cars for faulty brakes headlights and steering, noting over sixty percent of crashes stem from mechanical issues. Drivers are urged to obtain official inspection seals at service stations.
Miss Parker, niece of Potter County superintendent Miss Laura V. Hamner, will teach Primary Education at the Technological College in Lubbock this summer. An authority in southern primary education, she has served at West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon and will join the South Plains Institute in Lubbock after summer work.
Funeral services for Vivian Louise Brown one-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Brown 1317 East Tenth street were held at 2 pm with Rev R F E Walker of Tenth Street Methodist church officiating Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of N S Griggs and Sons Mr and Mrs Brown moved to Amarillo about three months ago from Little Rock Ark He is an employee of the Panhandle Sash and Door company.
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